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Legislation that would prohibit a transgender female student-athlete born as a biological male from competing in sports designated for females has been approved by the GOP-controlled Missouri …

Missouri’s lieutenant governor says agriculture is critical to the state’s economy. Jefferson City Republican Mike Kehoe notes the governor has signed a proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Week …

Legislation that is aimed at getting medical assistance for hazing victims hasn’t received a hearing yet in the Missouri House. The bill, which is sponsored by State …

The Missouri House narrowly approved open enrollment legislation before their spring break. The vote was 85-69, with about 30 Republicans voting no. The bill is sponsored by …

Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) says the Show-Me State has 1.8 percent of the nation’s K-12 students but 3.5 percent …

About 400 people are expected to pack Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this evening as Missouri’s Senate Minority Leader is honored as the statesman of …

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and O’Fallon. The Republican, who’s now in his eighth term …

Jefferson City’s mayor says the popular J. Pfenny’s restaurant and bar remains closed, following a late November double murder inside the restaurant. Mayor Carrie Tergin spoke on …

Jefferson City’s fourth ward councilman Ron Fitzwater will be the city’s next mayor. Mr. Fitzwater joined us live in-studio on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this …

Legislation that would authorize charter schools to operate in Columbia has been filed by a senior Missouri House member. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) tells 939 …

Missouri’s new state treasurer says his first month in office has been a wonderful experience. Vivek Malek was born in India and arrived in Missouri in 2001 …

State treasurer Vivek Malek (R) is Missouri’s 48th state treasurer. He was born in India and arrived in Missouri in August 2001 with two suitcases and $300 …

Missouri’s attorney general wants to see Columbia school board candidates make a campaign issue out of a recent drag queen performance at a Columbia diversity breakfast. Attorney …

Missouri’s new attorney general Andrew Bailey wants the seven candidates running for Columbia’s school board to take a pledge regarding drag shows. Republican Andrew Bailey tells 939 …

Missouri’s governor is praising U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-Salem), who represents southern Missouri on Capitol Hill. Governor Mike Parson (R) and Congressman …

Southern Missouri Congressman Jason Smith represents one of the poorest districts in Congress. The Salem Republican serves as the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chairman. …

Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R) is a vocal supporter of bipartisan legislation that limits foreign ownership of Missouri farmland to half of one percent, from the …

State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) says parents know better than school administrators which schools work best for their children. She has filed Senate Bill 81, which …

A Missouri House committee will hear testimony Wednesday evening in Jefferson City on legislation to legalize sports wagering. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by veteran State Rep. …

A mid-Missouri lawmaker says a bill is needed requiring the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to remove and bury dead deer found on roads or highways large …